The deal seeks to combine the only 2 licensed sports spread betting operators in the UK market. Last year, Spreadex acquired the ‘business to consumer' arm of Sporting Index from Sporting Group Holding Limited (Sporting Group).
Holyrood's Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee has today launched a call for views to support its scrutiny of the Scottish Government's Land Reform Bill. The Bill sets out reforms which aim to change the pattern of land ownership in rural and island communities and impose new requirements on larger estates across Scotland.
Bullocks (431) averaged 322.8p and sold to 391.3p per kg and £1,850 gross. For a 641kg British Blue Cross from J & R Allan, Gillock Mains, Gillock.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April 1st) sold 6 Prime Cattle. Prime Heifers (6) averaged 290.6p per kg and sold to 296.0p per kg and £1,764.00 gross.
Following the success of its Business Digital Grant scheme launched last year, The Highland Council is delighted to announce further funding. This is to help Highland companies access digital support alongside other business growth support.
The average house price in Highland was £208,000 in January 2024 (provisional), up slightly 1.9% from January 2023. This was lower than the rise in Scotland (4.8%) over the same period.
Minister John Lamont will represent the UK Government - promoting investment and trade and highlighting heritage and culture. The UK Government will celebrate Scotland's culture, heritage and global business contribution when Minister John Lamont takes part in New York’s annual Tartan Week festivities from Wednesday 3 April 2024.
A consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production has been launched today. Views will be sought on phasing out the use of enriched cages, which offered more room to nest, roost, scratch and rest than the previously used battery or barren cages that were banned in the UK in 2012.
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up to £1,331 a year - an annual increase of £83.20, and up to £881 a year per additional child - an annual increase of £54.60.
Thòisich obair-togail o chionn ghoirid air dà sheòmar-teagaisg ùr a tha mar leudachadh air Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar (BSGLA). 'S e companaidh ionadail, Corrigan Contractors Ltd, a tha a' dèanamh na h-obrach.
External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson will visit Washington, D.C. and New York City this week to promote Scotland to North America as a place to live, work, study and do business.
An evaluation will take place as part of making the case to the UK Government that major Scotland men's and women's national football team qualifier matches should be available for free-to-air broadcast. The Scottish Government’s view is that national sporting events, such as Scotland's men's and women's football qualifiers for the World Cup and European Championships, should be included in the list of matches protected for free-to-air broadcast to expand the opportunity for audiences to enjoy these games.
Owners urged to apply before 31 July deadline. XL Bully owners can now apply for an exemption certificate so they can continue to legally own their dogs in the long term.
First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced an initial £30 million of targeted investment for Q1 of the new financial year, as part of a £300 million plan over the next three years, to help reduce inpatient and day-case waiting lists. Backed by planned additional investment, this targeted approach will help drive down waiting lists by an estimated 100,000 patients over three years.
Measures will cut network charges and provide exemptions from electricity costs for firms in sectors like steel, metals and chemicals. government rolls out British Industry Supercharger measures to put Britain's energy-intensive industries on competitive footing with global counterparts.
An international research project also highlighted exploring energy storage solutions and the importance of helping householders understand the best energy efficiency measures and domestic renewable energy technologies. The project focused on putting local communities at the heart of achieving a low carbon future.
The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models. UK and US AI Safety Institutes to work seamlessly with each other, partnering on research, safety evaluations, and guidance for AI safety.
Land is to be acquired by government to underpin nuclear revival. In a historic day for the UK's energy security, Great British Nuclear (GBN) is buying land for new nuclear development from Hitachi at both Wylfa in Ynys Môn/Anglesey and Oldbury-on-Severn in Gloucestershire.
The approach to investing in and maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent has been unveiled by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps for the first time. The Defence Nuclear Command Paper has been published today following the Prime Minister declaring a ‘national endeavour' to secure the future of the UK's thriving defence nuclear industry and backed by more than £200 million of Government funding, investing in the future of the UK's home of submarine building, Barrow-in-Furness.
New measures to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force today (1 April 2024). The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act will provide greater protection for victims and communities.
